The long-running feud between the Lyons and Daniels turf war over drugs has resulted in several murders in the north of the city in recent years.

Speaking earlier about the attack Chief Inspector Simon Jeacocke said: "This is a highly unusual incident and understandably, parents, staff, pupils and people in the local community are all very alarmed by this.

"We do believe it was a targeted attack but nonetheless this took place near to a local primary school at the start of the school day, when the area was busy with parents dropping off their children.

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"Although it would appear that there was an intended victim, anyone could have been injured as a result, putting young children and innocent people at risk.

"Detectives are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident and are keen to appeal to anyone who may have seen the incident or who had been in the area at the time to contact police on 101 with any information.

"Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."